Normally, my customers use the solution with their internal service desk to support their employees, whether at their workplaces or when they are working from home. Some of my customers in the medical field also use the solution to support their customers, like those who use medical devices. However, most of my customers use the solution to support their internal employees in remote sessions.
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Amazing Platform
Easy screen share and remote control tool via Microsoft teams
BT Remote Support Review
Good Product with good support
Many different Adminsettings / Permissions which can be set very strict
Only thing is the HA Config, didn't like the setting/handling but when it's configured, everything works fine
One of the best platforms to connect or control a device remotely
Great Remote Support tool with hosted and on premise options.
The support team is generally quite efficient in their response times, and a proactive approach results in faster resolutions.
Remote Support is great!
Solution elevates team collaboration and manages remote support efficiently
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
One of the great features is that service desk members can work together in a remote session. There are roles in our team, like team leader, team member, and team manager. This allows the team manager or leader to support the team member.
Another valuable function is the ability to elevate rights in a session. The support desk member can have more control over the end user's PC to assist them. Additionally, there are various ways a customer can receive support, like starting by chat or session ID.
The solution also allows managing and supporting remote devices, especially Apple devices. While controlling Apple devices fully is not possible, sending a new configuration profile or assisting with settings is.
The most valuable feature is sending an SMS to a mobile device for assistance, such as installing or configuring a mail client. The technique for Android devices allows control in the session, while Apple devices can only be viewed. Full remote control on Apple devices is not supported. It's a common limitation across providers.
What needs improvement?
For me as a user in the service desk, there is already a lot of functionality in the product. I don't have any specific ideas for improvement on that side.
Some technical aspects could be improved, particularly in product management. For the end user, enhancements do not seem necessary at the moment. They could probably give the technician client a more modern interface, but the crucial factor is stable connectivity in a remote session.
I see more potential for improvement on the administration side, like better transparency when a patch is installed. It would be useful for administrators to see the version and patch levels of the product easily.
BeyondTrust could also enhance their quality control process before releasing a new build to ensure no new bugs are present. This is a common issue among software manufacturers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution since 2006 or 2007. It has been around 18 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I don't see any issues here. The product runs very stably, and I cannot observe any problems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would give scalability a nine out of ten. It is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support was better in the past. About two years ago, the response times became longer. I would rate it a seven out of ten. Initially, I could reach a technician by chat and receive immediate support, which is not possible today. Now, I must open a ticket first, and waiting times can vary from four to eight hours.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
Setting up the product requires a lot of experience, especially for integration into other systems like Active Directory or multifactor authentication. It is not a one-click setup; significant IT experience is needed. For standalone use in BeyondTrust Cloud, I would give it an eight or nine out of ten. However, full integration into an existing environment deserves a seven because of the experience required.
What about the implementation team?
I recommend attending a two-and-a-half-day course at BeyondTrust University if you are setting up the product. This training is especially beneficial for administrators. End users and customer clients generally do not need it. For successful implementation, working with a partner or completing the university course is highly recommended.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost depends on the number of licenses a customer buys. For a smaller customer, the cloud solution costs around $2300 per user per year. If you have an on-premises solution, you'll also need to license the appliance, so the cost might be similar to the cloud solution.
What other advice do I have?
If used properly by a service desk agent, the cost of the tool is justified. The price reflects the tool's capabilities. I would rate the product ten out of ten. Overall, I give it a rating of ten out of ten.
BeyondTrust best remote support tool
Two factor authentication.
Remote Desktop support is good.
Flexible to use and maintain.
Happy Customers!
As a workaround, we have been utilizing free Zoom sessions to assist our end users. We initiate the Zoom session where the end user can share their screens with us, allowing us to effectively troubleshoot any issues they are experiencing with this free remote session.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate these changes. I appreciate your partnership in finding solutions that worked for our team.